Our People

At No.18 we are committed to our clients by providing both expert advocacy and advice. We provide our clients with a personal, tailored service; we are fair, flexible and transparent on fees and we look to build a pro-active partnership with our professional and lay clients.

No.18 Direct

Until the more recent Government changes, it was always necessary for work to be referred to a barrister through a solicitor. It is now possible for certain organisations, companies, firms or members of the public to come directly to a barrister for specialist advice and/or representation on a range of personal or business matters; where the investigation and management of the case can be conducted without a solicitor.

For Advice For Representation For Resolution

Robin Shane

Barrister profile

Robin was called to the Bar in 2010. He is a former Royal Marine, and served on operations around the world. He later became a police officer with the Thames Valley police, which sparked his interest in law. He graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a First Class Honours Degree (LLB), achieving the highest degree classification of his academic year.

Robin joined Chambers in 2012. However, he also has extensive litigation experience having recently practiced in-house with a prominent firm of solicitors.

He brings a depth of life experience to his practice. He is able to offer exceptional client care, combined with pragmatism and sound legal judgement.

Expertise

Family: Care & Children

Contact and Residence disputes under the Children Act 1989

Robin has particular expertise in Private Law Children disputes, including residence; contact; Parental Responsibility; changes of name; education; religious up-bringing; removal from jurisdiction and recovery; appointment of guardians upon death; domestic violence and children with special needs.

Robin has also represented grandparents in a variety of applications.

During his time as in-house counsel, Robin forged strong links with local organisations and charities offering assistance to families in difficulty. He is able to ‘think outside the box’, quickly identifying practical solutions to resolve family disputes without the need for protracted litigation.

Domestic violence & injunctions

Robin has represented many clients in cases involving Domestic Abuse, dealing with applications for injunctions under the Family Law Act 1996 (non-molestation orders and occupation orders) both on an ex parte and on-notice basis.

Public Law / Care and Adoption Proceedings

Robin is an experienced Public Law advocate. He has dealt with cases involving allegations of neglect; non-accidental injury; physical and sexual abuse; mental health; drug and alcohol issues and cases with a multi-jurisdictional element.

He has also dealt with matters concerning Special Guardianship and contact with children in care.

Robin’s wider life experience enables him to offer exceptional support to his client’s, coupled with robust advice and guidance.

Immigration

Robin is an experienced immigration practitioner (family, student and commercial immigration; EEA Regulations 2006; Asylum and Human Rights). He brings a balanced perspective to his immigration practice, having frequently represented the Respondent in the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber).

Personal Info

Robin is committed to showing his young family the world and enjoys foreign travel whenever possible. He continues to pursue his passion for adventure sports and is a keen climber, skier and motorcyclist.